Pope Francis during the prayer for peace inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Oct. 27, 2023 (CBCP News) Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will lead an evening rosary at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Tuesday, Feb. 25 (4 a.m. on Feb. 26 in Manila) to pray for the health and recovery of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez joined on Tuesday, Feb. 25 those who denounced the spread of fake news claiming that Vatican leader Pope Francis had passed away. “This is a troubling reminder of how...
Catholic priests pray the rosary in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for the recovery of Pope Francis, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square Monday evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis,...
Pope Francis Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera called the fake news on Pope Francis' death as “cruel and irresponsible". “It is appalling that some exploit faith and fear to spread lies. Pope Francis is a symbol of...
ILOILO CITY — Former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of this city fell victim to fake news on the alleged death of Pope Francis. “Prayer for the passing of Pope Francis,” Mabilog wrote on Monday, Feb. 24. While the Facebook post has since been deleted, Mabilog was criticized for the...
Pope Francis (AP Photo) ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said. The one-line statement didn't say if Francis, 88, had...
President Marcos joined in prayer for the health of Pope Francis who remained in critical condition. Pope Francis ( Photo credit: Catholic News Agency) Marcos issued a statement on Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, joining the call for prayers for the Pope. "Nakakalungkot na marinig ang malubhang...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement didn't mention if Francis was up or eating...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pope, who remains conscious, received "high flows" of oxygen to help him...
Several shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Diocese of Antipolo, covering the Catholic churches in Rizal Province and Marikina City, have started offering prayers for the swift recovery of Pope Francis. Leading the recitation of the prayers for Pope Francis are the International...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis slept well, got out of bed and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after tests confirmed the 88-year-old pontiff had developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further complication that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection. Candles with the...
Pope Francis during the prayer for peace inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Oct. 27, 2023 (CBCP News) Catholic leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ health as he continues treatment for a respiratory infection. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David,...